Software Update: FreeFileSync 3.3

FreeFileSync is an open source program that allows you to back up or synchronize content from two different locations. It’s available for Windows and Linux, doesn’t rely on things like java or a .NET Framework, and it’s easy to use. The Windows installer contains separate 32bit and 64bit versions and also offers the possibility to install a portable version. A little over two weeks ago, version 3.3 of FreeFileSync was released and its changelog looks like this:

Changes in version 3.3:

• New installer package for portable/local/32/64-bit versions
• Built-in support for very long filenames: apply ?-prefix automatically
• New button for synchonization preview: show equal files
• RealtimeSync: Respond to directory or volume arrival, eg USB stick insert
• Start comparison automatically when double-clicking on *.ffs_gui files
• Visual progress indicator for sys-tray icon
• Fixed string comparison for ‘ß’ and ‘ss’ (all Windows versions)
• Fixed general string comparison for Windows 2000
• Significantly faster file icon loading
• Applied new IFileOperation interface for recycle bin (Windows >= Vista)
• Patched mode to handle FAT32 2-second file time precision
• Play optional sound after comparison: “Compare_Complete.wav”
• Allow environment variables for logfile-directory
• Enhanced conflict reporting
• Added Swedish translation
• Updated translation files

FreeFileSync screenshot, click on the image for a larger version.